Ebola virus
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda an international emergency
The WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda an international emergency, citing risks of cross-border spread.
Congo’s Ebola outbreak contained, health officials declare
Three confirmed deaths from Marburg virus in Ethiopia, three more suspected
Global health bodies launch new vaccine scheme
What can we learn from Noah about how to respond to Ebola?
Let’s show love to nations that are already at risk and to nations that Ebola has yet to reach.
Jewish US disease control head leads US Ebola fight
Tom Frieden is the US government’s primary point man in dealing with the Ebola crisis and its possible threat to the country.
Ben-Gurion Airport holds Ebola-screening drill for Israel arrivals
Exercise comes as Israel steps up measure to prevent possible spread of deadly strain by tourists from Ebola-affected areas.
Preventive measures to be put in place to stop entry of visitors carrying Ebola
Deadly virus has claimed the lives of more than 4,490 people worldwide, says WHO.
Mark Zuckerberg to donate $25 million to help fight Ebola
Zuckerberg warned that Ebola could become the next HIV or polio, a disease that will be fought for decades.
Fundamentally Freund: Is rebuilding Gaza more important than halting Ebola?
The number of Ebola cases is reportedly doubling every three to four weeks, but billions of dollars will be lavished on Gaza rather than on the jeopardized populations of Liberia and Sierra Leone.